I wish I could help. I chose a Cannon Powershot SX50HS ($200+). But it is too large to meet your "pocket" requirement. It's a superzoom and I use it instead of a DSLR. Its "long lens" allows me to photograph wildlife from a reasonable distance. I carry it in a nylon case that I suspend below my chest using a "binoculars rig."

Good luck with your search!

- Woodsorrel

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